Goodbye FACEBOOK!!

So I've decided to take a break from Facebook. Why you ask? Well....although my following is large and it's a great marketing tool (to me that's ALL Facebook is good for really) personally I hate that you cannot have more then 5000 friends - how stupid! Plus all the weird ass drama - YUCK! The below article sums up the rest of my feelings as written by Cracked Magazine (online).

I CANNOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS BELOW IT IS ALL FROM CRACKED.COM, Read more: http://www.cracked.com/funny-2631-why-facebook-sucks/#ixzz3D3HcefC5

Facebook, the online social networking thingy, sucks because it gives immature people permission to inflict the world with their narcissistic and attention-seeking behavior.

Just The Facts:

Facebook is like a bathroom wall that everyone writes on except real bathroom walls are more interesting. Facebook gives needy people a place to go(without actually getting off their presumably fat asses) where everyone knows their name. Like "Cheers" sans booze and good writing.

Facebook is like masturbating: nobody's stimulated except you.

Masters of Baiting or "Master-Baiters": 

These are the folks who post things like "At the ER. Probably getting stitches" or "(Username) just did something he regrets" without any further details or information. These kinds of posts are inevitably followed by dozens of comments like "OMG what happened?" "I hope you're okay" "I'm praying for you" and it just goes on and on. Back in the old days of voicemail, a true friend would never leave a message saying "At the ER..." or "I just did something..." and leave it at that. These kinds of messages would have solicited annoyance and accusations of immaturity and histrionic tendencies. In other words: "Hey, it's me. Don't fucking leave me vague messages and get me all worried you little drama queen!"

Horror Scorers: 

These are users who post things like "My grandma died 13 years ago today" or "My sister has cancer". The comments roll in: "I'm so sorry" , "My prayers are with you", "I didn't know you had a sister because I barely know you but I'm thinking of you today." The poster isn't dead. The poster doesn't have cancer YET the poster gets worldwide sympathy. Blow. Me.

Combo Platters: 

Instead of posting "My sister has cancer" these users take it one more step by baiting for comments saying "I'm thinking about my family and I'm sad". This could be the worst sort of user: I'll score sympathy from someone else's pain and I'll bait you into wondering what the hell is going on. This wouldn't be shocking if I were writing about teenage users but these are middle-aged professionals. This unapologetically self-centered behavior probably leads fundamentalists of all religions to point to Facebook and say "This proves it: the world is coming to an end.

If I Wanted to see you, I'd see you:

What kind of fucking whore are you? Take the quiz! What kind of fucking whore do you think I am? Maybe the kind who doesn't give a flaming flying fuck about what kind of fucking whore I am! Which Golden Girl are you? Which Partridge Family member? Which Seinfeld Character? Which herbivore? Which Serial Killer? My God! Read a fucking book! Please! Maybe that's why they call it Facebook because it subliminally suggests that one has spent time with an actual book. REAL BOOKS ARE BETTER!

I know that there are probably many users who use Facebook who don't have personality disorders but sadly I have not met or "friend-ed" any of them. It comes down to this: if I haven't seen or heard from you in 10 years, don't count on me to attend your funeral or your daughter's wedding.

I CANNOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS IT IS ALL FROM CRACKED.COM, Read more: http://www.cracked.com/funny-2631-why-facebook-sucks/#ixzz3D3HcefC5

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Acting 101

Acting is first and foremost a craft. The best of us actors understand this and no matter how far I go in my career, I am constantly looking to improve upon my skills. I take classes, work with acting and dialogue coaches, and also study life experiences, etc. yet I do realize and know full well that even after a lifetime of work and study, I may never reach absolute perfection. The most important thing is to keep working at it every single day.

So it's imperative that you take a wide variety of acting classes. You want to also Work in a wide variety of styles with a as many different groups of people that you can find. Try it all. From Shakespeare to comedy, from improv to cinema verite -- the more one knows, the more well rounded you'll be and ultimately, the better prepared you'll be for whatever roles come you way. 

First things first though - yes get professional head shots done. Do NOT get them done at a photography studio. Those types of professional photographers do not specialize in actors head shots!

Agents: Yes, you need to get an agent but realize that you may yourself get more work on your own, sad but true! Below I will give you reputable agents in our Philadelphia area. 

QUICK NOTE ON AGENTS: If any agent makes you pay for their services up front than don't walk, RUN away from these guys. Legitimate talent agents only get paid when they get jobs for their clients. After all, what incentive do they have to find you a job if you've already given them their share in advance? 

No matter what they try to tell you, or however they try to validate charging you up front (e.g., 
personalized service, guaranteed jobs, head shots, etc.), do not under any circumstances pay these individuals a cent.

Understand that you will be doing a lot of unpaid work - think of it as training and resume builders. A very good resource is mandy.com as well as film.org to find roles. My advice is to not do any extra work, where you would be like the background talent and especially do not include any extra work on your resume as well. You want to become known as an actor not a background person! 

That's my opinion and others may disagree on this. Call local community colleges also Universities as well.I have done many films for students and had some really cool roles. Simply call and ask for the film department. Then you can ask if there are any auditions coming up for student films you may be casted in!

So, to re-cap, first get classes and head shots and yes, sign up with an agent. Good luck my friends, and please - keep in touch always glad to help out! That's what we all need to do to survive in the this industry.

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